EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Furniture
Folding chair Bistro “Summerlife 2012” — risk: entrapment, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0085/13
Summary
null The product poses a risk of injuries because the mechanism for automatic locking is defecttive and a shear point is formed underneath the seat, as a result the fingers of the user could be entrapped and crushed. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 581-1.
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Product
- Folding wooden chair with a dysfunctional mechanism for automatic locking. The product consists of two pieces and they are packaged in cardboard box. Product doesn't have instructions for use. On the label there is following inscription: "SEDIA PIEGHEVOLE BISTRO LEGNO ACACIA FIN TEAK BUY".
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of injuries because the mechanism for automatic locking is defecttive and a shear point is formed underneath the seat, as a result the fingers of the user could be entrapped and crushed. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 581-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 22/08/2013
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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